stepbystep wrote:Also I was taught a cpl years ago, don't spit in gobs, spray widely in a fine mist(very satisfied). I brush once a day with minimal paste(a mineral based no flouride brand).
kitty wrote:Im interested too in what others suggest. Have you tried Weleda Salt Toothpaste which is mostly bicarb and salt. There is no foam and no colour, the ingredients are all listed on Weleda website. It does not classify as No Trace but it might be an improvement. Its also sugarless and unsweetened.
Chunder fuzz wrote:You could try using a fluoride based mousse - I think the brand name is GC Tooth Mousse Plus (I don't know if there are other similar brands), rubs on, no need to rinse and spit. Comes in various flavours, I had some from the dentist awhile ago, didn't cause me any gut issues as you don't rinse/spit after using.
Gadgetgeek wrote:as with hand washing, its my understanding that the first 80-90% of the work is just done by the mechanical action of brushing, so as long as you can brush and rinse your mouth when you eat, then you should be alright. Or at least better off than you would be with a once-a-day with paste.
TerraMer wrote:Really looking for advice and experience trekking longterm without teeth cleaning products apart from cut off toothbrush and/or datun.
Leave No Trace is the key here and the longterm (a 5-6 month trek) health effects.
Moondog55 wrote:Old bushies are supposed to have used wood ash and powdered charcoal to clean their teeth [ tried it once - very soapy and bitter- maybe I used far too much] and finding old fire traces is usually easy so perhaps a chunk of charcoal in the pocket and use a little bit at a time>??
Native chewing gum might also help but I'm not sure which of the wattles/acacias it is
Orion wrote:Coffee and soft drinks reduce salivary flow? I can cite two sources that say the exact opposite!
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